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SSaw cuts to one side or at an angle.
SSaw has to be forced through the cut.

Toolsrequired:

S3/16i nch (4,5 mm) diameter round file and
file holder
SFlat file
SDepth gauge tool

TO SHARPEN CHAIN:

1. Disconnectspark plug.
2. Checkc hain for proper tension. Adjust
chain tension if necessary. See CHECK
CHAIN TENSION section.
3. Sharpencutters.
STo sharpen the cutters, position the
fileholder level (90˚) s o that it rests on
the top edges of the cutter and depth
gauge.
NOTE: The chain has both left and
right hand cutters.
Depth Gauge
File
File Holder
Cutter 90˚
SAlignthe 30˚file holder marks par allel
with the bar and to the center of the
chain.
Cutter
Cutter
30˚
File Holder Line
SSharpencutters on one side of the c hain
first.F ile from theins ide ofeac h cutter to
the outside. Then, turn the chain saw
around and repeat the process for the
other side of the chain.
SFileon the forwar d stroke only. Use 2
or 3s trokes per cutting edge.
SKeepall cutters the s ame lengthw hen
filing.
SFileenough to remove any damage to
cuttingedges (s ide plate and top plate
of cutter).
A
llC utters
Same Length
Remo
v
eD amage
TopPlate
Side Plate
SFile chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
30˚
75˚60˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
TooMuch Hook
A
ngle
WARNING : Maintain the proper hook
angleaccordin g to the manufacturer’s s pecifica-
tionsfor the c hain you are using. Improper hoo k
angle will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
4. Checkand lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
SPlace gauge tool on cutter.
SIf the depth gauge is higher than the
depthgauge too l,file it leve l tothe top of
the depth gauge tool.
SMaintainrounded front corner of depth
gaugew ith a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gaugeshould be flat with the f ronthalf
rounded offw ith a flat file.
If you require further assistanc e or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING : Wear protective gloves
whenhandling c hain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Itis normal f or a new chain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re-
check your chain tension frequently and adjust
thechain te nsion as required. See CHAIN TE N-
SION section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or
damaged. Use only the Low -Kickback replace-
ment chain specified in the repair parts list .

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1. Disconnectspark plug.
2. Removebar clamp nut.
3. Removebar clamp.
4. Turnadjusting scr ewby hand counter-
clockwise until adjusting pin just touches
thes top.
5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until
guidebar s tops against sprocket.
6. Removethe old chain.